Museum exhibition explores 1980s Britain: Thatcher, pop culture, and social upheaval
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This article announces a museum exhibition titled "1980s Britain - Money Changes Everything" that explores the transformative decade of the 1980s in Britain. The exhibition covers the rise of Margaret Thatcher, social divisions, economic change, pop culture, fashion, technology, and global events like Live Aid. It features photography, iconic imagery, and stories from the era, with a local spotlight on Peterborough.
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· 3 pulledFrom the rise of Margaret Thatcher and the divisions of the decade, to the boom of pop culture, fashion, technology and global events such as Live Aid, the exhibition captures the energy, contradictions and spirit of the 1980s.
It was a decade of excess and uncertainty, of economic change and social upheaval - a time that transformed Britain and continues to influence life today.
Visitors can explore powerful photography, iconic imagery and fascinating stories from the era, discovering how the 1980s became a turning point in British society.
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